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Ecology 3: Population Dynamics

Ages 10-14
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In this 9-hour course, students will learn about population size. Students will learn about factors that incluence population size such as limiting factors and carrying capacity.
9 pre-recorded lessons
9 weeks of teacher support
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What's included

9 pre-recorded lessons
9 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Assignments
1-2 hours per week. Students will recieve immediate feedback on worksheets, excel documents, labs and more.
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
This class explores population dynamics within an ecosystem. Students delve into limiting factors and carrying capacity. The class stands out by incorporating hands-on investigations and real-world case studies to illustrate these dynamic relationships.

Through interactive activities and labs, students will develop a deeper understanding of limiting factors and carrying capacity and factors that drive population size.

This course is structured with lecture notes followed by activities relevant to the notes that have students recall knowledge, then apply knowledge, then create something to show their knowledge. 

Each day, students will move through a few engaging activities relevant to the day's topics. Students will interact via online lecture notes, games, activities, labs, and videos.

My teaching style is engaging, student-centered, and interactive, focused on creating meaningful connections between theoretical concepts and real-world applications. I emphasize hands-on learning through activities and labs that encourage critical thinking and active participation. I accommodate diverse learning styles, fostering an inclusive environment where students feel supported in exploring complex topics.

Learning Goals

Students can estimate population size.
Students can explain how population size changes in response to environmental factors and interactions between organism.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
9 Lessons
over 9 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Population Size Lecture and Sampling
 Students will read through popultion size notes. Students will complete a dandelion quadrant sampling method lab. 
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Population Size Mark and Recapture and Intrepreting
 Students will complete a panda mark and recapture technique lab. Students will complete an interpreting population size worksheet. 
2 assignments
Lesson 3:
Limiting Factors Lecture and Lab
 Students will read through limiting factors notes. Students will complete a frog population limiting factors lab. 
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Carrying Capacity Lecture and Graph
 Students will read through carrying capacity notes. Students will complete a deer carrying capacity graph analysis. 
1 assignment

Other Details

Supply List
Students will need a computer with access to Microsoft.
Students will need a meter stick for the optional dandelion lab.
Students will need a marker, cup, and printer to print paper pandas for the optional paper panda lab.
Students will need dice for the optional frog population lab.
Students will need a printer to print paper owls for the optional owl lab.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

Joined March, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Ashley and I am a passionate middle school science teacher. I have taught middle school physical, life, and Earth and space sciences for grades 4-9 or 8 years in a high-achieving Pennsylvania public school. I have also taught astronomy and forensics. I strive to create fun learning experiences for students. Engaging all different types of learners, creating hands-on experiences, and using real-world examples to apply knowledge is crucial to students understanding. 

Degrees:
Bachelors of Education in Early Child and Adolescent Education from The Pennsylvania State University
Minor in Special Education from The Pennsylvania State University
Masters of Education in STEM from The Pennsylvania State University
30 additional continuing education credits from Wilkes University
in social emotional learning and educational technology

Certifications:
Pennsylvania Teaching Instructional 2 General Science Grades 7-12
Pennsylvania Teaching Instructional 2 Math Grades PK-8
Pennsylvania Teaching Instructional 2 All Subjects Grades PK-6

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